Acquisition Integration Consultant

$79,040 - $79,040/Yr

Robert Half - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are in search of an Acquisition Integration Consultant to join our team in Dallas, Texas. This role offers a short-term contract employment opportunity in the software industry. As an Acquisition Integration Consultant, you will be tasked with duties that span across financial analysis, vendor management, and spend forecasting. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting financial analysis and forecasting for software, capital maintenance, bandwidth, and colocation services spend. You will review and verify supporting documentation for all spend requests in accordance with established guidelines, manage invoice processing for software contracts and maintenance contracts, ensuring proper accrual and/or deferral throughout their respective contract periods, and collaborate with procurement to resolve any discrepancies with vendors in relation to invoicing and purchase orders. In addition, you will provide monthly variance analysis for executives to explain changes in forecast related to new or renegotiated contracts, handle account reconciliation tasks, and maintain an accurate roadmap between year-over-year spending and quarter-over-quarter spending. It is essential to ensure vendor invoicing aligns with purchase orders and proactively monitor customer accounts, taking appropriate action when necessary. You will also ensure all financial operations adhere strictly to the guidelines and regulations of the industry. This position requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field, along with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, preferably in a consulting role. Strong analytical skills for evaluating the financial aspects of acquisition deals, proficiency in using financial software and databases, and excellent communication and negotiation skills are crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and forecasting for software, capital maintenance, bandwidth, and colocation services spend.
• Review and verify supporting documentation for all spend requests in accordance with established guidelines.
• Manage invoice processing for software contracts and maintenance contracts, ensuring proper accrual and/or deferral throughout their respective contract periods.
• Collaborate with procurement to resolve any discrepancies with vendors in relation to invoicing and purchase orders.
• Provide monthly variance analysis for executives to explain changes in forecast related to new or renegotiated contracts.
• Handle account reconciliation tasks as part of the role.
• Maintain an accurate roadmap between year over year spending and quarter over quarter spending.
• Ensure vendor invoicing aligns with purchase orders.
• Proactively monitor customer accounts and take appropriate action when necessary.
• Ensure all financial operations adhere strictly to the guidelines and regulations of the industry.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
• Have extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, preferably in a consulting role.
• Demonstrate proficiency in account reconciliation.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills for evaluating the financial aspects of acquisition deals.
• Show proficiency in using financial software and databases.
• Exhibit excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Have the ability to work in a team and collaborate with various departments.
• Show willingness to travel for client meetings and acquisition processes.
• Have the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Display strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to work.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of market trends and business environments.
• Hold a professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), which would be considered a plus.
• Prior experience in a consulting firm would be advantageous.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Show an understanding of legal aspects related to acquisition deals.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Prior experience in a consulting firm.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance